Ford Festiva. Instruction — part 102

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

1991-92 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Specifications & Procedures

ADJUSTMENTS

CASTER

Caster is permanently set at factory and is not adjustable. Caster should be checked however as a possible cause of suspension complaint.

CAMBER

To adjust camber on Festiva, see

Fig. 1

. Camber adjustment on Capri is similar. Instead of 2 strut mount studs, Capri has 4 studs.

Fig. 1: Adjusting Front Camber

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FRONT TOE-IN

NOTE:

Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level
floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.

NOTE:

See

Fig. 2

for toe-in adjustment procedures.

Fig. 2: Adjusting Front Toe-In

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REAR TOE-IN

Festiva

Capri

Rear toe should be adjusted before setting front alignment angles. To adjust rear toe, loosen lock nuts and rotate adjustment link on rear
control arms.

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

On Festiva, rear toe is not adjustable.

Application

Preferred

Range

Camber

(1)

Front

.8

.05 To 1.55

Rear

-.03

-.78 To .72

Caster

(1)

1.6

.85 To 2.35

Toe-In

(1)

Front

.3

0 To .6

Rear

.3

0 To .6

Toe-In

(2)

Front

.15 (4)

0 To .3 (0 To 7.5)

Rear

.15 (4)

0 To .3 (0 To 7.5)

Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)

(1)

12.36

N/A

(1)

- Measurement in degrees.

(2)

- Measurement in inches (mm).

Application

Preferred

Range

Camber

(1)

.67

-.25 To 1.58

Caster

(1)

1.58

.33 To 1.83

Toe-In

(1)

.28

.04 To .52

Toe-In

(2)

.14 (3.5)

.02 To .26 (.5 To 6.5)

Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)

(1)

14.18

N/A

(1)

- Measurement in degrees.

(2)

- Measurement in inches (mm).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Strut Upper Mounting Nuts

17-21 (23-29)

Tie Rod Jamb Nut

Front

26-30 (35-40)

Rear

41-47 (55-64)

Wheel Lug Nuts

66-87 (89-118)

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Strut Upper Mounting Nuts

32-45 (43-61)

Tie Rod Jamb Nut

22-37 (30-50)

Wheel Lug Nuts

66-87 (89-118)

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1988-94 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

Ford ATX Overhaul

APPLICATION

APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION

The transaxle consists of 3 main units: automatic transaxle, torque converter and differential assembly. The automatic transaxle consists of
front and rear clutches, one-way clutch, low-reverse brake assembly, oil pump and hydraulic controls (valve body and servo piston
assemblies). The valve body is controlled by the governor valve, vacuum throttle valve diaphragm (modulator) and kickdown solenoid. The
torque converter on the Aspire model is a mechanically operated (centrifugal type) torque converter clutch. See

Fig. 1

.

Fig. 1: Transaxle Component Identification

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LUBRICATION & ADJUSTMENTS

See the appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article in this section. Refer to the following menu:

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

BAND APPLY SERVO R & I

Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front wheel. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove valve body. See

VALVE BODY

. Remove front

stabilizer frame brackets. Carefully raise staked portion of left axle nut. Apply brakes and loosen, but DO NOT remove, axle nut.
Remove left lower control arm ball joint clamp bolt. Pry downward on lower control arm to separate control arm from knuckle.

2. Insert pry bar between transaxle case and left axle flange. Carefully apply force to pry bar until axle circlip is disengaged. Slide knuckle

assembly off axle shaft, and remove axle from vehicle. Quickly install appropriate plug in transaxle.

3. Loosen band adjusting stop and band adjusting stop nut. Remove band strut. Using "C" clamp and socket, compress servo piston into

transaxle case. See

Fig. 2

. Remove snap ring. Remove servo retainer, servo piston and spring.

Installation

1. Lubricate servo piston with ATF. Assembly servo retainer, piston, piston large seal and spring. Insert assembly into transaxle. Using "C"

clamp and socket, compress assembly and install snap ring. See

Fig. 2

. Install band strut to intermediate band. Install band adjusting

stop to band and tighten to 9-10 ft. lbs. (12-15 N.m). Loosen adjusting stop 3 turns. Install and tighten band adjusting stop nut. See

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

.

2. Install remaining components in reverse order of disassembly. Fill transaxle with fluid.

Application

Transmission

1988-89 Mercury Tracer

ATX

1988-93 Ford Festiva

ATX

1994 Ford Aspire

ATX

NOTE:

The ATX transaxle is used in some Mazda models and is referred to as the F3A for those models. The
ATX transaxle is also used in some General Motors and Isuzu models and may be referred to as the
KF100, KF400 or RMC. Some of the figures used in this article are courtesy of General Motors Corp. and
are valid figures for this Ford Motor Co. transaxle.